What drinks should be in your home bar?

A home bar is an opportunity to enjoy your favorite drink at any moment without leaving the comfort of your living room. Other advantages include the absence of unpleasant neighbors and the ability to choose your own company. The home bar is open to the owner 24 hours a day. An important plus is saving money.
It is also worth noting the presence of your favorite flavors. The home bar serves exclusively your favorite drinks. The owner gets the opportunity to realize his creative potential by mastering the business of a bartender. You can drink drinks straight or prepare a variety of cocktails.
Mandatory elements of the home collection are strong alcohol and low-alcohol drinks. The wider the range, the more opportunities for bold experiments. The collection of a connoisseur of premium alcohol will include Johnnie Walker whiskey, Taittinger champagne, and Gordon's dry London gin.


What drinks to add to your home collection
When replenishing your home bar, you should focus on personal preferences when drinking alcohol in its pure form or as part of mixes. So, to prepare the Bloody Mary cocktail you will need elite vodka, Martini - dry gin, Bellini - prosecco, Daiquiri - rum, Long Island - tequila. What drinks to order for your home bar on Maudau:
  1. Whiskey. Barley is used to create Sazerac, Old Fashioned, and Manhattan cocktails. Rye is better for making Pikesville mix.
  2. Red vermouth. An ingredient in Americano and Negronis cocktails. The drink, infused with aromatic herbs, has an expressive taste with bright notes of wormwood, sage and fruit.
  3. Campari. An Italian bittersweet liqueur that is a component of many aperitifs. The easiest way to enjoy the taste of the drink is to add Campari, tonic water, sparkling water or grapefruit juice to a highball glass.
  4. Cognac. Required for preparing Brandy Alexander, Sidecar, French Daiquiri and ABC mixes. Young cognacs labeled VS and VSOP age for 2–4 years. They have a mild taste with expressive fruity notes.
  5. Rum. Light, dry rum is useful for creating Daiquiris and Mojitos. Dark is the ideal ingredient for punches.

When adding to your home drinks collection, don't forget to stock up on tequila, Cointreau orange liqueur, Maraschino cherry liqueur and cocktail bitters. The most famous Angostura bitter is useful for mixing Old Fashioned, Sour, Rob Roy, Martini, Sazerac, and Manhattan cocktails.
How to make delicious cocktails
When mastering the art of bartending, think through the concept of each drink. The first and last sip should be a pleasure. Dozens of variables can change the taste of a cocktail. However, don't get hung up on the recipe. If you don't have an orange on hand, replace it with tangerine. You may be able to create a new amazing taste.

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